For years, physiologists looking closely at bones noticed something puzzling. It was a microscopic prison break, blood cells slipping unseen from the enclosed depths of the bone marrow into the ...

Everyone has bones, but not everyone understands the importance of changes in what’s going on inside their bodies. Walking, sleeping and having secure organs are all possible with the help of our ...

Flat bones are thin and flat. Sometimes they have a slight curve. Flat bones serve as a point of attachment for muscles or protection for your internal organs. Read on to learn more about specific ...

Bones form the scaffolding that hold the body together and allow it to move. They also help protect vital organs, store minerals, and provide an environment for creating bone marrow. By adulthood, ...

To perfect their craft, artists study the human form. Some also train their views on the interior of the human body. An exhibition at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles features some ...

Bone sarcomas are rare diseases in which cancerous cells form in the bone. These types of cancers are seen most often in children and young adults. Here are some of the bone sarcomas we diagnose and ...